§ 9–2004
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2004 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 9–2004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250;
(2)
is issued the license for use in a restaurant in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations where meals are usually prepared, sold, or served to the public when the restaurant is regularly open for business; or
(3)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license, including a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license issued for use in a restaurant or banquet room in a hotel or motel.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday:
(1)
from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
(1)
pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
is issued a 2–day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(e)
(1)
Except as provided in § 9–2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, for on–premises and off–premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday:
(1)
from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
(2)
in accordance with a 2–day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue a 2–day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii)
An applicant for a 2–day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii)
A 2–day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises and off–premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv)
The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.